Protective sleeve for electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical

Abstract

Protective sleeves for portable electronic devices or thermally sensitive pharmaceuticals are provided. More particularly, embodiments relate to a protective sleeve that is capable of protecting a portable electronic device or a thermally sensitive pharmaceutical enclosed within from multiple environmental effects, including heat, cold, water, impact forces from being dropped, and germs and bacteria. In embodiments, provided is a protective sleeve comprising: an outer layer of material with a reflective surface; and an inner layer of material with a protective surface that can include an antimicrobial agent; wherein the outer layer of material and the inner layer of material are layered together and configured to receive a portable electronic device or thermally sensitive pharmaceutical. The protective sleeve can comprise a transparent window capable of communicating a human touch to an electronic device. The protective sleeve can comprise a temperature influencing bladder. The protective sleeve can be releasably attachable to a garment to be worn by a wearer. A thermal masking material and products thereof which can be used in a variety of applications where reduced visibility and heat detection is desired such as military, law enforcement, and hunting are also described.

The invention claimed is: 
     
       1. A protective sleeve comprising a cavity, an opening for inserting an electronic device, and a window on a side of the protective sleeve, wherein the cavity is capable of holding the electronic device, and wherein the protective sleeve further comprises:
 a first layer which is a reflective layer comprising a reflective metalized surface; 
 a second layer comprising nylon, wherein the first layer is bonded to the second layer; 
 a third layer comprising a foam material or other thermally insulating material; and 
 a fourth innermost layer comprising a textile material, wherein the fourth innermost layer has at least one side that forms the cavity within the protective sleeve; 
 wherein the window is capable of allowing a user to interact with the electronic device using human touch or a stylus; and 
 wherein the window is capable of being covered by a covering optionally connected to the protective sleeve. 
 
     
     
       2. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein an exterior or interior portion of the reflective layer comprising a reflective metalized surface is completely or partially covered by a colored fabric. 
     
     
       3. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the covering is a flap. 
     
     
       4. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the protective sleeve is releasably attachable to a garment. 
     
     
       5. The protective sleeve of  claim 4 , wherein the protective sleeve is attached to an inner portion of the garment or an outer portion of the garment. 
     
     
       6. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer, the second layer, the third, and the fourth innermost layer are in a stacked configuration. 
     
     
       7. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the fourth innermost layer comprises an antimicrobial agent or microbicidal material, and wherein a portion of the fourth layer contacts the electronic device. 
     
     
       8. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the first layer is polyester film, and wherein the first layer is laminated by heat and pressure to the second layer comprising nylon. 
     
     
       9. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the reflective metalized surface of the first layer is oriented facing toward the cavity, facing away from the cavity and towards an outside environment, or both. 
     
     
       10. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the protective sleeve provides for two or more of: protection from damage to the electronic device due to dropping the protective sleeve containing the electronic device, floatation of the protective sleeve when containing the electronic device, protection against damage to the electronic device due to heat, protection from damage to the electronic device due to cold temperatures, or antimicrobial properties. 
     
     
       11. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising a layer between the third layer and the fourth innermost layer comprising a phase change material, an aerogel, a low conductivity material, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
       12. The protective sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising a layer comprising a phase change material, an aerogel, a low conductivity material, or combinations thereof. 
     
     
       13. A protective sleeve comprising a cavity, wherein the cavity is capable of holding an electronic device or a temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical, and wherein the protective sleeve further comprises:
 a first layer which is a reflective layer comprising a reflective metalized surface; 
 a second layer comprising nylon, wherein the first layer is bonded to the second layer to provide the first layer with increased durability; 
 a third layer comprising a foam material or other thermally insulating material; and 
 a fourth innermost layer comprising a textile material comprising an antimicrobial agent or microbicidal material, wherein the fourth innermost layer has at least one side that forms the cavity within the protective sleeve; 
 wherein all or a portion of the fourth innermost layer contacts the electronic device or the temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical. 
 
     
     
       14. The protective sleeve of  claim 13 , wherein the protective sleeve is releasably attachable to a garment. 
     
     
       15. The protective sleeve of  claim 14 , wherein the protective sleeve is attached to an inner portion of the garment or an outer portion of the garment. 
     
     
       16. The protective sleeve of  claim 13 , wherein the first layer is polyester film, and wherein the first layer is laminated by heat and pressure to the second layer comprising nylon. 
     
     
       17. The protective sleeve of  claim 13 , wherein the reflective metalized surface of the first layer is oriented facing toward the cavity, facing away from the cavity and towards an outside environment, or both. 
     
     
       18. The protective sleeve of  claim 13 , wherein the protective sleeve provides for two or more of: protection from damage to the electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical due to dropping the protective sleeve containing the electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical, floatation of the protective sleeve when containing the electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical, protection against damage to the electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical due to heat, protection from damage to the electronic device or temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical due to cold temperatures, or antimicrobial properties. 
     
     
       19. A protective sleeve comprising an opening and a cavity, wherein the cavity is capable of holding an electronic device, and wherein the protective sleeve further comprises:
 a first layer comprising a colored fabric; 
 a second layer which is a reflective layer comprising a reflective metalized surface; 
 a third layer comprising nylon, wherein the second layer is bonded to the third layer; and 
 a fourth layer comprising a foam material or other thermally insulating material; 
 wherein the opening of the protective sleeve includes a front cover when open exposes the electronic device, and wherein the protective sleeve, when the front cover is open, provides shade to the electronic device.